Question on two tractors

[Operator 7]

Simple question on the D series, Do they have snowblowers? I don't think I've seen any on one. That would make quite a machine for chuckin.

Now the other question- back maybe 40 some years I remember a tractor. red ags on back I think like a Speedex but what I remember is the way it would go was by the motor sliding forward on the frame as you would step on the clutch . It would tighten belt. I always thought good tractor bad clutch system. Keep in mind that was 40 years ago I was maybe 10 but I always remember that setup. I know you guys will set me straight.

Randy

[CasualObserver 3,411]

Randy, yes to both.

There were a few 48" Snow throwers for the D-series tractors.

(1973-74) 6-7451

(1975) 6-7452

(1976) 66-48ST01

(1977) 76-48ST01

(1977) 76-48SX01 (D-250 only)

(1978) 86-48ST01

(1978) 86-48SX01 (D-250 only)

(1979) 96-48ST01

(1979) 96-48SX01 (D-250 only)

(1980-82) 06-48ST01

(1980-81) 06-48SX01 (D-250 only)

And yes, the Speedex used some crazy setup that slid the motor back and forth. Rollerman had one, if he sees this maybe he'll add a little more on that.

[wh500special 2,267]

Simple question on the D series, Do they have snowblowers?

it would go was by the motor sliding forward on the frame as you would step on the clutch . It would tighten belt. I always thought good tractor bad clutch system.

A 48" snow THROWER was offered on the D's. Worked quite well and is a heavy sucker that takes a lot of weight of the rear end when hoisted in the air.

Your memory sounds like a SpeedEx S-series (S14, S16, S17, etc). The engine is mounted on a slide that moves in conjunction with the clutch/brake pedal. They are also 2 speeds where you literally have to shut off the engine and move the belt to a second set of pulleys.

Crude tractors; aside from the hood and the cast Fwd/Rev gearbox the whole thing was a weldment of bar stock. I'm amazed they have the fan base that they do. Generally were Red with Yellow wheels.

Steve

[pond195520032003 27]

also, if you dont already know the speedex tractor was built by the brother of wheel horse :thumbs:

[Operator 7]

Thanks guys I lnew you would help my memory. After I was reading that Garden Tractor book I got that is what got me thinking on the Speedex route jogged my memory I guess. I worked at the place that had the tractor [mowing] Like I said solid little tractor but the thinking just wasn't really there, know what I mean.

The D throwers, just not many around anymore? They seem to be a heavy tractor, I figured they would be a good one for a thrower. I haven't seen any and I don't think my old buddy Doyle had any, remember any Jason?

Randy

[CasualObserver 3,411]

I don't remember seeing any laying around. Curly over at Minnesota Maintenance might just have one over in Faribault though. I've never been over there, but I know he's still got a few older pieces left. I could dig up the number sometime for you if you're looking. I've got it at home somewhere.

[Operator 7]

Neat tractors those "D"s love to have one but better find out about my job first. This winter lay-off is getting old. Spending too much time on computer.

Randy

[Rollerman 290]

Randy looks like you already have your answer.

I've had a few D...never a blower on one though.

Like Steve mentioned there awfully front end heavy & need weight on the back to use one.

And yes...your memory "nightmare" is recalling Speedex brand tractors.

I've had an S14 & an M23 in the past...the S series engine slid back & forth to tighten the drive belt.

The M series rocked on a pivot left to right.

If you ever get a chance to read "Straight From The Horses Mouth" you'll get a better understanding of how the Speedex Tractor Company (Harold Pond) & the Pond tractor (Elmer Pond) were tired together with first Elmer working for his brother assembling & selling his tractor...later bad feeling between them as Elmer & son Cecil went on there own to become Wheel Horse.

[Eriks Red horse herd 120]

Wheel horse Or should I pond! used a system like that in the early beginings of the 2 wheel tractors. On my 1948 walk away it uses the motor sliding to tighten the belt clutch system. From 1948 -53 they used that system. In 1954 it went to a idler pull on an arm to tighten the belt. Oh by the way my D-200 has a 48 inch snow chucker, don't use it to much and it sure is heavy with out rear weights when you pick it up the rear likes to become mighty airy if'n you know what I mean. But boy does it move the snow. 4 feet at a time!

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

The Speedex discussion occured here back in the early days:

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=675

My S-19 was a 1970 model and actually had a solid-mounted engine. The rocker-style foot clutch was hooked to a belt tensioner arm similar to the type used on a Wheel Horse.

I'm glad I smartened up and went with Wheel Horse! :thumbs:

[Operator 7]

Thanks again guys, and TT the pic's . As I was reading that garden tractor book I thought the Speedex pic's looked llike it but couldn't tell about the clutch situation. Now I know that was my first confrontation with a Wheel Horse family relative twice removed type thing. I didn't come onto this site until last Nov. so I missed any of that Speedex topic back then. Never gave the "search" option a thought, sorry. I'll try it for the "D" snow thrower.

Randy

[bt81camaro 0]

Here is a picture of the blower for my D.

[Duff 206]

Holy snow drift, Batman! THAT is some snow chucker!

Duff :thumbs:

[Operator 7]

Thanks Brandon for the picture, It looks like one of the big blowers out at the airports.

And Rollerman, I'm waiting for that book "Straight from the horses mouth" to come up on "E-Bay", Or shouldn't I say that word anymore?

Randy